NFL Draft 2013: Which Prospects Have Most to Lose During Bowl Season?

Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY SportsBarrett Jones will have his hands full against the Fighting Irish's front seven.

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Just one game stands between Barrett Jones and the 2013 NFL draft, but Alabama's unquestioned leader headlines a handful of prospects who have the most to lose during bowl season.

One of the top interior line prospects for the upcoming draft, Jones draws high marks for his intelligence and technique. However, he faces his toughest test of the season in the BCS National Championship game against the best front seven in the country.

Joining Jones on this list are two more offensive linemen as well as two big-name quarterbacks.

Let's take a look at which prospects have the most to lose during bowl season.

Note: This list only includes prospects who have yet to play in their bowl games and thus still have a lot on the line.

However, in facing 6'3", 326-pound nose tackle Louis Nix and blitzing linebacker Manti Te'o, Jones could be in for a rough Monday night.

Nix is an absolute animal along the interior, using his impressive strength to simply overpower opposing offensive linemen. Jones' height could work against him in the matchup against the explosive Nix, and accounting for Te'o on blitzes will only make things more difficult for the multi-time All-American.

Already a fringe first-round prospect, a poor performance against the Fighting Irish could push Jones out of the first round altogether.

D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama

The former 5-star recruit spurned offers from Florida, Auburn, Clemson and Florida State to sign with Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide, and the decision has paid off.

Regarded as a top-10 offensive tackle, Fluker certainly doesn't lack the size or strength to be a great right tackle in the NFL. What prevents him from playing on the more coveted blindside is his lack of agility and balance to be an effective pass protector against speed rushers.

At 6'6", 335 pounds, Fluker has the ability to dominate in the run game when his technique is on point. However, that isn't always the case with the redshirt junior.

In facing future first-round pick Stephon Tuitt (42 tackles, 13 for loss, 12 sacks), Fluker will square off against one of the most physically gifted defensive ends in the country. Tuitt goes 6'6", 303 pounds but plays like a man much lighter than that.

Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma

The Sooners' signal-caller has thrown for 16,368 yards and 122 touchdowns during his four years as a starter, but few feel completely comfortable about Jones as an NFL prospect.

During his time under Bob Stoops, Jones has displayed great arm strength and solid accuracy, yet he has a penchant for turning the ball over in critical situations. With 51 career interceptions on his resume, it's clear the 6'4", 218-pounder isn't the best decision-maker.

While Jones would like to cap off his career with a win in the AT&T Cotton Bowl, the Texas A&M defense will have something to say about that.

Projected top-10 pick Damontre Moore is one of the premier defenders in the country and should be a nightmare for the Sooners to block. The former outside linebacker shifted to defensive end this season and proceeded to rack up 80 tackles (20 for loss) and 12.5 sacks.

If Jones is under pressure, he could be prone to adding a few more interceptions to his career total, causing him to slide on draft boards.

Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma

R. Yeatts/Getty ImagesLane Johnson is on the cusp of being a first-round selection.

At 6'6", 303 pounds, Sooners offensive tackle Lane Johnson has the ideal frame and athleticism to be a great NFL lineman.

Unfortunately the senior has limited experience at the position and could get a schooling from Damontre Moore and the Texas A&M defense in the Cotton Bowl.

A former quarterback, tight end and defensive end, Johnson only has two years of starting experience at offensive tackle, including just one year on the left side.

The Texas native showed great improvement in 2012, but he will be facing one of the best, if not the best, defensive ends in the country when he squares off against Moore on Friday. Moore is a technician who also has the athleticism and motor to make even the best offensive linemen look silly.

Johnson has moved up draft boards and is currently rated as the No. 5 offensive tackle by CBSSports, but a whipping from Moore could cause scouts to question whether Johnson is NFL-ready or just a project with upside.

Collin Klein, QB, Kansas State

Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesCollin Klein was a Heisman Trophy finalist.

Collin Klein may have been a Heisman Trophy finalist and Oregon may be regarded as just an offensive juggernaut, but it is time to throw those expectations out the window when Kansas State and Oregon square off in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Thursday night.

Kansas State's quarterback led the Wildcats to a near-perfect regular season. However, an embarrassing 52-24 loss to unranked Baylor knocked K-State out of the top spot and out of the national title picture.

The Heisman Trophy finalist compiled some great numbers this season, throwing for 2,490 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 890 more and 22 scores, but Klein is far from a first-round NFL prospect. The 6'5", 226-pound senior is more of an athlete than a quarterback at this point and lacks the accuracy to be anything more than a project at this point.